Haobam Ongbi Ngangbi Devi

Haobam Ongbi Ngangbi Devi
Born1 August 1924
Uripok Bachaspati Leikai, Imphal, Manipur, India
Died12 June 2014
Resting place21°06′11″N 72°27′51″E / 21.1030°N 72.4641°E / 21.1030; 72.4641
Occupation(s)Classical dancer, musician
SpouseHaobam Amuba Singh
ParentKoijam Bokul Singh
AwardsPadma Shri
Government of Assam Birangana
Government of Manipur Gold Medal
Manipur State Kala Akademi Award
Nirtya Bhushan Award
Sangeet Natak Akademi Award
WebsiteOfficial web site

Haobam Ongbi Ngangbi Devi (1 August 1924 – 12 June 2014) was an Indian classical dancer and musician, known for her expertise in the Manipuri Dance forms of Lai Haraoba and Raas. In 2010, the Government of India awarded Haobam Ongbi Ngangbi Devi the Padma Shri, the fourth highest Indian civilian award.